1500+

Volunteers

200,000+

Lbs of Marine Debris Removed

New Program

Water Quality Monitoring

New Campaign

Began Co-coordinating Lake Erie Starts Here

Our Mission

Partners for Clean Streams is striving for…

• Abundant open space and a high-quality natural environment

• Adequate floodwater storage capacities and flourishing wildlife

• Stakeholders who take local ownership in their resources

• Rivers, streams, and lakes that are clean, clear, and safe.

Our Mission in Action

Programming

Education

Partnership

Water Quality Stewardship Certification Program

Partners for Clean Streams is supporting a certification program in collaboration with other professionals and agencies from the Lucas County Environmental Educators Committee. The Water Quality Stewardship Certification Program includes a series of five classes designed to expand your understanding of water quality concerns, recreational opportunities, fishing laws and techniques, and the many ways you can help keep our waters clean. More details can be found at the link above. The registration deadline has been extended to May 22.

Events

  • June

    1

    8:00 am

    Reel In And Recycle Bin Buddies Program

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    Registration opens for our new Bin Buddies program as a part of our Reel In And Recycle monofilament fishing line recycling program. Volunteers can buddy up with a few of our fishing line recycling bins each month to collect the debris inside and help with general maintenance of the bin. Registration and program information coming soon!

  • June

    10

    6:00 pm

    Get the Lead Out: Glass City Metropark

    1001 Riverside Dr, Toledo, OH 43605

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    Join us to Get the Lead Out! In partnership with Metroparks Toledo help remove debris including fishing line, lead sinkers, and more from our environment. Registration and details can be found here: GLO Glass City Metropark

  • June

    12

    6:00 pm

    Pollution Pirates! Otsego Island Clean-Up

    20000 West River Road, Bowling Green

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    Thar’ be litter to plunder! We’re teaming up with Wood County Parks for a pirate-themed island clean-up! Canoe over to Hedges Island from Otsego Park and help us pick up what flood waters dump. Wood County Parks and PCS will supply all of the clean-up and canoeing supplies and paddling instruction. Bring your own Jolly Roger flag and pirate attire (suitable for paddling) to add to the fun! Volunteers Must be 10 years of age and up to participate. Personal gear welcome, but please verify with program leader beforehand. Register on WCPD website here: Pirate Paddle! (link coming soon)

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